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Jan Savitt

Jan Savitt (born Jacob Savetnick; September 4, 1907 – October 4, 1948), known as "The Stokowski of Swing", from having played violin in Leopold Stokowski's orchestra, was an American bandleader, musical arranger, and violinist.

Birth and Death Data: Born September 4, 1907 (Shumsk), Died October 4, 1948 (Sacramento)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1934 - 1949

Roles Represented in DAHR: director, leader, arranger, composer, songwriter

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 151-153 of 153 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Decca 68748 10-in. 2/27/1941 Jolly Peter Jan Savitt Orchestra arranger, leader  
Decca 68749 10-in. 2/27/1941 By heck Jan Savitt Orchestra arranger, leader  
Decca 68750 10-in. 2/27/1941 Big Beaver Jan Savitt Orchestra arranger, leader  
(Results 151-153 of 153 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Savitt, Jan," accessed November 22, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/103943.

Savitt, Jan. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/103943.

"Savitt, Jan." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 22 November 2024.

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URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/103943

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